Leisure

Scouts from local Troop 461 will be holding a car wash fundraiser Saturday.

Clean car, happy car

WEST DOVER - Scouts from local Troop 461 will be holding a car wash fundraiser Saturday, October 9, from 10 am to 2 pm, at the West Dover firehouse on Route 100. Donations will be gratefully accepted to help fund the troop’s activities for the year as they work toward their Eagle Scout rank.

Volunteers needed to help with firewood prep

TOWNSHEND - A Neighborhood Uniting For Fuelwood has received a generous donation of about 10 cords of log-length firewood, currently awaiting sawing, splitting, and stacking in Rick and Cindy’s field on Windham Hill.
Some will go to the Pizza Oven at the Farmers’ Market, but the main...

Chicken, biscuits and gravy meal

HALIFAX - The upcoming meal at the Halifax Community Hall, 20 Brook Road, will be held Friday, October 15. Service will begin at noon. Participants will be able to eat in the hall or take out. The menu is chicken with gravy and biscuits, a vegetable, and dessert. A free-will fee of $3 is asked...

Wilmington Wags kickoff event

WILMINGTON - Calling all local dog owners. On Saturday, October 2, from 1 to 3 pm, owners and their canine friends are invited to stop by the Visitor’s Center, at 21 West Main Street, for the Wilmington Wags kickoff event. Get connected to the “Dog Friendly Downtown” effort, and support this...

Story time back at local library

WILMINGTON - Story time is back at Pettee Memorial Library. Join every Monday at 10:30 am for songs, stories, crafts, games, and yummy snacks with friends new and old. For more information call the library at (802) 464-8557.

Benefit concert coming

DOVER - Singer-songwriter Seth Yacovone will be performing solo acoustic guitar Sunday, October 10, 2 to 4 pm, at Dover Town Park on Route 100. The concert is to benefit the East Dover Volunteer Fire Department. Originally from Morrisville, Yacavone has been playing guitar since he was 8, and...

Stratton Mountain will be holding its annual fall festival beginning October 9.

HarvestFest coming to mountain

STRATTON - Stratton’s HarvestFest will bring flannels and fall cheer with endless family fun. Enjoy live music, peak fall foliage, and delicious food options along with the season finale of mountain biking and scenic lift rides.
HarvestFest Weekend at Stratton Mountain will begin Saturday...

Historical society holds auction

NEWFANE - The Historical Society of Windham County will host an on-line auction from Friday, October 1, to Saturday, October 9, to raise funds for the upkeep of the West River Railroad Museum and grounds and the establishment of new exhibits. Over 50 items will be available, such as antique...

Jewish folk group to lead service

MANCHESTER - Join the Jewish Communities of Southwestern Vermont, Congregation Beth El, Israel Congregation, and Rutland Jewish Center, for a festive kabbalat shabbat led by the renowned musical group Nefesh Mountain, Friday, October 1, from 6:30 to 8 pm at Israel Congregation, 6025 Main Street....

Plates, authors, history at Brooks

BRATTLEBORO - The Brooks Memorial Library is hosting events this week.
The library will begin the 40th annual Design-A-Plate workshop. It will be a take-home project again this year. Pickup starts Friday, October 1. Drop off plates by Wednesday, October 13.
On Saturday, October 2,...